Every child can learn. Sometimes they just need an engaging teacher or personalized instruction. GiftedandTalented.com, premier online courseware developed by Stanford University, offers kindergarten through 12th grade courses in mathematics, language arts & writing, physics and computer science — over 23 courses in all. Whether your student is an advanced learner or just looking to score better on standardized tests, GiftedandTalented.com’s extracurricular courses are a good place to start.
An NYU study found that students taking GiftedandTalented.com courses scored nearly 50 percent better on standardized tests than the national average.
Most importantly, GiftedandTalented.com courses include Stanford University-trained tutors who mentor students, guiding them through the courseware and coaching parents on study tips and learning strategies. Tutors are experts in their subjects and work with students through email, phone, chat, video conversations and online digital classrooms.
Courses are broken out into two types: tutor supported and independent study.
Families utilizing the tutor-supported curriculum get the coaching and structure their children need and the knowledge that even the most challenging subjects are made easier with their tutor’s guidance. Often these tutors work with students throughout their years in school, creating educational bonds that may last a lifetime.
Independent study courses are best suited for self-motivated advanced learners who work on their own, advancing as quickly as they can or slowing down and focusing on foundational knowledge when needed with the patent-pending personalization technology.
Should your student enroll in tutor-supported or independent-study courses?
Many families choose the valuable structure and expertise of a tutor. But some families prefer helping their students directly navigate their courses. Both curricula are highly personalized and self-paced and ultimately depend on the student’s learning style and comprehension of the material.
What courses should students start with?
Younger students are best matched with GiftedandTalented.com’s award-winning K-7 mathematics and language arts & writing courses. These courses include a personalized curriculum, progress reporting and an introductory digital classroom session. Based on the age and ability of the children, they are automatically placed into the correct grade level. More advanced students should review the tutor -supported courses in algebra, geometry, trigonometry and computer programming.
Enrollment periods are for three months at a time and can be automatically renewed to ensure ample time to complete courses or grade levels. Courses can be accessed from any Internet-connected computer and many mobile/tablet devices so students can learn at home, in school, or on the road.
The site’s Spotlight section also highlights GiftedandTalented.com students and their accomplishments in and out of the classroom. It’s amazing what kids can accomplish once they have the confidence to know they can master difficult problems. GiftedandTalented.com even challenges kids with fun and interesting math and logic games — all built by Stanford-trained education specialists— in the Challenge Zone. And, parents looking for articles, events, apps or other resources can review Expert Picks, curated weekly to ensure the best in academics are at their fingertips.
Enroll in the Stanford research-based online K-12 courses today at www.GiftedandTalented.com.
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